Africa COVID-19 cases top 100,000
The COVID-19 pandemic on Friday reached a milestone in Africa, with more than 100,000 confirmed cases. The virus has now spread to every country in the continent…
Imo abolishes payment of pensions to ex-governors, speakers
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has assented to a bill repealing the law that created pension allowances and gratuities for former governors, deputy governors, assembly speakers, and deputy speakers.…
Over 2,000 COVID-19 patients recover in Nigeria
The number of COVID-19 recoveries in Nigeria exceeded 2,000 on Friday. This is just as 245 new cases were confirmed in 21 states and the federal capital territory (FCT). In an announcement on its Twitter handle at 11:35pm on…
Worship Centres: Buhari, govs strike five-point deal
There were indications on Friday that President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors reached a five-point agreement on containing the coronavirus disease while easing the…
Malabu: UK court dismisses Nigeria’s $1bn bribery case against Eni, Shell
A court in London on Friday dismissed a lawsuit against Eni and Shell brought by the Federal Government alleging that the oil and gas supermajors knew about US$1.1 billion in bribes…
Hydroxychloroquine linked to higher risk of death in coronavirus patients — Study
Hydroxychloroquine which President Donald Trump once touted as a solution to coronavirus is not as effective after all, according to an observational study of…
Pakistani airline crash claims over 105 lives
A bank manager and at least one other passenger were pulled out alive from the wreckage of an Airbus A320 which crashed in a crowded neighborhood on the edge of the international airport…
Adolphus Karibi-Whyte, ex-Supreme Court Justice, dies
Retired Supreme Court Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte died on Friday aged 88. Karibi-Whyte, who was Chairman of the Nigerian Constitutional Conference between 1994 and 95 died of a heart…
COVID-19: Trump Demands Immediate Reopening Of Places Of Worship
President Donald Trump has demanded that US state governors allow places of worship to reopen immediately, as the country gradually moves towards lifting coronavirus lockdown measures. Trump during a news conference at the White…
BREAKING: Buhari grants financial autonomy to state legislature, judiciary
President Muhammadu Buhari has granted financial autonomy to the legislature and judiciary across the 36 states of the country. Buhari granted the autonomy via a new executive order signed on Friday. The president, who broke the news…
Police nab another husband killer in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a housewife, who allegedly killed her husband, Mr. Uzougbo Iwebunor, on Friday May 15, in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North LGA of Delta.…
Eid el-Fitr: Socio-religious gatherings remain prohibited, says IGP
As the Muslim Ummah in the country celebrate this year’s Eid el-Fitr, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has said that socio-religious gatherings remain prohibited.…
APC Clears Ize-Iyamu to contest party’s primary
The coast is now clear for Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu to contest for the governorship ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State as the National Working Committee…
Old inmates gang up, attempt jailbreak in Aba
The Nigerian Correctional Service, Abia Command, said it is investigating a jailbreak attempt which took place in Aba on Saturday. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr.…
Lagos BRT buses may withdraw services next week
Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) may withdraw its services on May 25, due to logistics problems and other issues, an authoritative source disclosed on…
Muhammadu Buhari: Facts are stubborn things
Next week, the Muhammadu Buhari administration would be exactly five years in office. Four full years of a first term, and one year accomplished in the second term of…
Buhari to observe Eid-el-Fitr with family at home
With the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations around the corner and the month-long Ramadan fast coming to an end, President Muhammadu Buhari will be conducting his Eid prayers with his family at…
Buhari appoints new NECO registrar
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Prof. Godswill Obioma as the new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Examinations Council, NECO. In a letter dated May…
Potential COVID-19 vaccine could be ready in September, says AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca, the drugmaker to mass-produced Oxford University’s potential COVID-19 vaccine, says it could begin supply in September if clinical trials are successful. The pharmaceutical giant, in a statement on Thursday, said it…
‘There’ll be severe penalties’ – Buhari signs amended order on foreign assets…
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an amendment to executive order 8 on voluntary offshore assets regularisation scheme (VOARS). First signed in October, 2018, the order grants offshore assets owners a 12-month window to declare…
Tragic: Pakistani Plane with 107 aboard crashes on landing
A Pakistan International Airlines plane has crashed into houses in Karachi. It has 99 passengers and 8 crew onboard The Airbus 320 aircraft departed from Lahore. It crashed near Jinnah…
South Africa’s daily COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000 mark
South Africa on Thursday reported 1,134 confirmed COVID-19 cases, the highest daily record since the country recorded its first case in early March. With the newly-added…
UNILAG’s ventilator is game changer, says Lagos Govt
THE Lagos State Government has described as a game changer, the AmbuVent – ventilator – produced by a team of researchers from the University of Lagos. The…
Lady Gaga speaks on mental health, friendship with Ariana Grande
American singer, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, professionally known as Lady Gaga has revealed thorough insights on her mental health and the budding friendship with Ariana…